Monday, March 19, 2007

Disney's Attempt to Create a New Kind of Role Model

I found an article pertaining to the short clip we watched prior to break in class. (about the young black children who chose a white doll over a black doll). Apparently, Disney is in the process of creating their "First Animated Black Princess Fairytale".

I actually think someone mentioned animated children's movies in class (and their bias towards white characters). Perhaps this will have a positive, mind altering, effect on young African American girls (and others for that matter) when it is released.

The plot sounds unique; it takes place in New Orleans.

Here is the link for anyone who is interested: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258008,00.html

1 Comments:

Blogger Jeremy Byers said...

I remember reading about this. I think that it is a good idea and they should try to get away from the stereotype of the white princess or fairytale of having all white characters. I think it is a step in the right direction for Disney and all other animations.

7:08 PM  

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